UPDATED: Police take down armed 'sleeper' in Wonthaggi

POLICE cordoned off a residential area of Wonthaggi in the early hours of Saturday, morning September 19, after reports that an armed man had been discovered sleeping in a car in the area.

The north-east residential area was blocked off by police with reports that some residents were instructed to remain in their homes until the potentially volatile situation was neutralised.

The scene is now all clear.

Police report

Victoria Police issued the following statement:

"Police arrested a man for firearm offences in Wonthaggi on Saturday, September 19.

"Officers were called to the intersection of Connection Road and McGibbonys Road for a welfare check on a man inside a vehicle about 7.30am.

When officers arrived they located the man asleep inside the vehicle with a firearm.

"Police arrested the man, who appeared substance affected, at the scene before he was conveyed to hospital.

"The 28-year-old man is expected to be interviewed for firearm related offences.

"During the incident, a 21-year-old woman was arrested and is expected to be charged with hindering police."